NHTSA recall 16V185000
Exterior lighting
Kompact Kamp Li'l Clipper
Reported Apr 1, 20164,219 vehicles affectedKompact Kamp
The defect
Kompact Kamp is recalling certain 1983-2016 Kompact Kamp motorcycle trailers that were manufactured without side marker lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
The risk
Without side marker lights, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Kompact Kamp will provide and install sidemarker lights on all trailers that were not equipped with sidemarker lights. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kompact Kamp customer service at 1-717-933-8070.